Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Missouri
Average Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary
$26.72/hour
The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Missouri is $26.72 per hour. This is 44% lower than the US average of $38.56.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages
$26.72/hour
Missouri
44% lower than the US average.
$38.56/hour
United States
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Registered Respiratory Therapists?
Only Saint Louis, Missouri reports pay data for Registered Respiratory Therapists, averaging $50 per hour. Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Missouri average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $27 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 86% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $50 | $72 |
How does the pay for Registered Respiratory Therapists in Missouri compare to nearby states?
Texas pays Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $29 per hour, followed by Illinois ($29). Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $38. For comparison, the Missouri average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $27 per hour — Texas pays 9% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $29 | $38 |
| Illinois | $29 | $38 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Missouri?
Only BJC HealthCare reports pay data for Registered Respiratory Therapists, averaging $37 per hour. BJC HealthCare also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $43. For comparison, the Missouri average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $27 per hour — BJC HealthCare pays 40% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| BJC HealthCare | $37 | $43 |
Last updated on October 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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